famous

Definition

  • adjective: known or recognized by very many people
  • adjective: widely known
  • often + 'for' or 'as'
  • synonyms: transcendent, illustrious, remarkable

Examples

  • The hotel is 'famous as' the place where the treaty was signed.

  • a 'famous' entertainer/explorer/athlete/politician

  • The hotel is (justly) 'famous for' its luxury.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) MAN: Action! KIRCHER: We did a lot of running on Strath Taieri. And that was part of, again, scene , which has become famous. The ongoing scene was never-ending. MAN : Come on. MAN : Run. Oh, my gosh. Scene , we ran and we ran and we ran. (..)
    2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey